Creative Activities Assistant (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Barchester Healthcare; Line Houses; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Award

Pension contributions from 3%

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Assistant to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities, helping residents pursue interests and live independently with their families and community involvement.

This is a fixed 12 months maternity cover contract at 36 hours per week. No prior experience is required; enthusiasm, creativity and empathy are prized, with opportunities to develop skills through a range of training courses.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic person with ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents.
• Support residents to pursue interests and engage with family and community.
• Help run an entertainment and activities programme across pastimes, social events and outings.

Skills

Creativity

People skills

Motivation

Empathy

Job description

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Assistant to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities, helping residents pursue interests and live independently with their families and community involvement.

This is a fixed 12 months maternity cover contract at 36 hours per week. No prior experience is required; enthusiasm, creativity and empathy are prized, with opportunities to develop skills through a range of training courses.